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What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a condition when a non-diabetic woman get diabetes during her pregnancy. Though it can happen during any time of your pregnancy but is more common during your second trimester. It is not dangerous if diagnosed on time and well treated. This can eliminate any risk that can occur during or after the birth of your baby. What are the causes of Gestational Diabetes? There are no specific causes of this condition. Any woman can get it during her pregnancy but women with below conditions are at higher risk: 1- If you are more than 35 years of age. 2- If you have any family history of diabetes. 3- If your previous baby had a higher weight (usually more than 4.5 kgs). 4- If you are overweight. 5- If you were diagnosed to have gestational diabetes during your previous pregnancy. 6- If your family origins are from south Asia, Africa, China, or Middle Eastern. What are the symptoms of Gestational Diabetes? Usually it does not have any major symptoms but some of the few things that might be faced are: 1- Increased Thirst 2- Increased Urination 3- Fatigue, Nausea, Tiredness 4- […]
Pregnancy is a wonderful experience which should be enjoyed thoroughly. When it comes to baby moon, it is surely something which every pregnant couple wants to enjoy. It is an appropriate time to spend with your partner before you get into the tiring task of handling a new born. Here are a few tips to plan the destination for baby moon appropriately: What is the amount of travelling involved: It is always a clever idea to plan a place which involves less of the travelling time. Long road journeys, long flights can be avoided. Instead you should plan for places which involves less of your travel time. Appropriate Medical Facilities: It is important that you consider the medical facilities around the place you go. The medical facilities should be appropriate in case you need them in any emergencies. Avoid Places which are disease prone: Its not a good idea to go to places which are more disease prone or where you need extra vaccinations during pregnancy. Avoid places which have mosquito related problems like malaria, dengue etc. Avoid places with bumpy roads: Try to avoid places where there are a lot of bumpy roads as this can be dangerous for […]
Twin Pregnancy Symptoms you should be aware: Pregnant with twins or triplets is a common thing, however, it also involves a lot of care and more symptoms to deal with. Here are a few symptoms you should be aware of if pregnant with twins. Morning Sickness may be worse with twin pregnancy: Morning sickness is a result of increase in levels of hormone in your body. With twin pregnancy, these levels are even higher and so is the nausea and vomiting. The good part is as your pregnancy progresses towards second trimester, these symptoms are most likely to subside. Backache: Since you are carrying more than one baby, the chances of getting backache becomes higher with increasing belly. You should consult your doctor to understand the right postures you should maintain to reduce the chances of getting bad backache. Sleeping difficulties: With increasing weight and belly, many women complain of sleeping difficulties. Spotting can be a common symptom during twin pregnancy: Spotting during first trimester is something can be worrying if it is active bleeding along with bad cramping. You should immediately seek a medical advice in such an event. Weight gain can be more with twin pregnancies: With the increase in […]